| Table 2.12 Estimated fertiliser use on crops and grass, 1988-19961 | kilograms per hectare |
| | | | 1988 | 1989 | 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 |
| Nitrogen | | 129 | 118 | 122 | 117 | 116 | 119 | 118 | 124 | 122 |
| Phosphate | | 45 | 45 | 43 | 40 | 43 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 49 |
| Potash | | 47 | 51 | 50 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 48 | 55 |
| Source: SOAEFD |
| 1Excludes Orkney, Shetland, and Eilean Siar (formerly known as the Western Isles). |
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